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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.52 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.52 and 208.80 is: 313.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.52 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.52 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.52 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 137,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,707.78/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.06

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